I have been on Nardil for Appx 4 years. Due to a few unavoidable side effects I chose to taper off. I managed to taper down to only 7.5mg (for Nardil, this is a minuscule dose) and was holding this dose for about a year (needed to slow down the taper while I worked through some unrelated issues)
In July, Nardil supply was moved to a different brand and unfortunately after 2 weeks on this brand I fell into a sudden acute withdrawal (this brand does not appear to have been as potent as previous brands and many others who take it have experienced similar).
I managed to get the old brand again however continuing on the same dose did not provide any relief. I held as long as I could but I became unable to function - my nervous system was completely and aggressively destabilised.
I tried going up to 15mg and it made no difference. I eventually went up to 45mg which I wasn’t too happy about however I was able to function again. My
Original dose was 75mg so I didn’t go all the way back to that.
My question is, how much longer do the waves continue? I feel like I get 2-3 days of a window before crashing down once again. I feel helpless and I am so busy with work and being a single parent.
Also - please don’t judge my reinstatement. Nardil is a MAOI and unlike SSRI’s reinstating at small doses doesn’t work in the same way. I don’t mind having to restart my taper, I just need to get this nervous system settled first
Hi welcome to the community!
I would never judge your reinstatement, you are listening to yourself and taking steps to get better. I am glad you were able to find a way to stabilize again!
Zoloft — current 2.8 mg — 6 years — actively tapering - tapered from 50 mg
Sorry to hear that, I wasn't reading properly, only focusing on the able to function part. For me having windows and being able to do basic things ("function") was the first sign that I was getting better
Zoloft — current 2.8 mg — 6 years — actively tapering - tapered from 50 mg
I stopped my medication twice, pretty much cold turkey as recommended by a doctor, had to reinstate because I wasn't functional and in immense distress. It still took me at least 2-3 months to feel better (not great but more stable, could enjoy things again, read a book etc). I really think you will get better eventually, with enough time for your body to settle down a bit. Did you say how long it has been since reinstatement? Maybe I didn't catch it, my focus/concentration is still recovering I think. I have since started a slow taper and had another crash (again 2-3 months to stabilize). The timeline is different for everyone. I never believe it gets better while withdrawal hits but for me it always gets better at some point. I am impressed that you somehow managed to go through this with work and being a single parent, I think you are very strong and I really hope you get a bit more stability soon.
Zoloft — current 2.8 mg — 6 years — actively tapering - tapered from 50 mg
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg Trazodone - 50 mg Synthroid - 25 mcg “Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.” Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.
"Thanks so much. I hope this wave finishes soon"
— @Mererest
You're welcome! The GUIDES tab in the Symptoms & Self-Care & the I Need Support threads have lots of helpful articles.
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg Trazodone - 50 mg Synthroid - 25 mcg “Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.” Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.
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